Sports Studies Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Sports Studies is offered at 47 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Sports Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.9% of Sports Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Sports Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 607 degrees were awarded toSports Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Sports Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 25 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 362 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 220 |
Earnings of Sports Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Sports Studies of $47,075 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,425 |
| 4 years | $47,075 |
| 5 years | $55,516 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Sports Studies majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 52.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 82 |
| Women | 90 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Sports Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 100 | 58.1% |
| Asian | 7 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 15.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 4.1% |
| Race Unknown | 12 | 7.0% |
| International Students | 5 | 2.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Sports Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 63 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Sports Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
National University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Sports Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 53 master's degrees in Sports Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Kentucky University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in Sports Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Manhattanville University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in Sports Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Carolina University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in Sports Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
John Carroll University is a popular choice for Sports Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 32 master's degrees in Sports Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Denison University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in Sports Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Boston comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in Sports Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Sports Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in Sports Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in Sports Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for Sports Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in Sports Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Springfield College-Regional, Online, and Continuing Education is a popular choice for Sports Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Sports Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Adams State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in Sports Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Randolph College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Sports Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Erie Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Studies. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Sports Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Springfield College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Sports Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Minnesota State University-Mankato comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Studies. This school awarded 14 master's degrees in Sports Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Adler University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Studies. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Sports Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cumberland University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Studies. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Sports Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Sports Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Shenandoah University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Studies. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Sports Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Sports Studies that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 32,041 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 17,472 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | 12,633 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 1,308 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other | 1,200 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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